Robert Lee YMCA

Aquatics

Let’s swim!

YMCA Swim LessonsAt the Y, we believe swimming is a critical life skill for every child and teen. We use a variety of fun methods to help kids overcome fears, build confidence in the water and develop skills that last a lifetime. Our qualified instructors are trained in the philosophies and disciplines set by YMCA Canada. We’ve been national leaders in swim lessons for more than 100 years.

YMCA memberships are all-inclusive and include free swim lessons. This means your kids can learn to swim, meet new friends and stay active – all at no additional cost.

LEARN TO SWIM AND THEY’LL GROW UP STRONG

Based on healthy child development principles, YMCA swim lessons

recognize that children learn by experimenting, exploring, imitating, playing

and having fun. That’s why our qualified instructors do more than teach swim

skills. We also help build confidence in children by saying ’yes’ more than

‘no’; telling them when we are proud of them and recognizing when they do

things right.

A 30 minute weekly lesson goes a long way to promoting your child’s

development and the YMCA continuous registration leads to regular

participation and learning through progression. Star Leadership lessons are

60 minutes in length.

THERE’S A CLASS FOR ALL SKILLS LEVELS

Whether you’re new to the Y or new to swimming, there’s a class for everyone.

SWIM CONVERSION CHART:

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS SWIM LESSONS

At the Y, you no longer need to scramble every season to

ensure your child gets a convenient swim lesson time. We

offer swim lessons on a continuous basis and once you’ve

signed up and selected your spot, it’s yours to keep.

• Aconvenient,consistentswimtimethroughouttheyear

• Yourchoiceofdayandtime,whichyoumayalterat

any time

• Continuousfeedbackwiththeemphasisonparticipation

• Whenaleveliscompleted,thenextlevelisstarted

immediately without re-registration

• Structuredandstrength-basedinstruction

• Registeryourchildatanytime

• Childrenwillprogressattheirownpacewithoutthe

pressure of completing levels within the typical lesson

set structure and time frame

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

• Swimlessonswillnotbeavailableduringscheduled

break periods (Winter Break, 1st week of September),

statutory holidays and pool maintenance closures

• AllswimlessonparticipantsmusthaveacurrentYMCA

membership, if your membership is cancelled or placed

on hold the swim lesson registration will be cancelled

• InformyourYMCAMembershipDeskifyourchildis

going to miss three classes in a row

• Ifachildisabsentforthreeormoreclasseswithout

notification, they will be removed from the registered

timeslot

Age Group YMCA Program Red Cross Program

6 – 36 months accompanied by a parent

Parents & Tot Starfish

BEGIN

NER

Duck

Sea Turtle

3 – 5 years Bobbers Sea Otter

Floaters Salamander

Gliders Salamander INTERM

EDIATE

Divers Sunfish

Surfers Crocodile

Dipper Whale

6 – 12 years Otter Swim Kids 1 BEGIN

NER

Seal Swim Kids 2

Dolphin Swim Kids 2/3

Swimmer Swim Kids 4/5 INTERM

EDIATE

Swimmer Swim Kids 6

Star 1 Swim Kids 7

Star 2/3 Swim Kids 8

Star 3/4 Swim Kids 9

AD

VAN

CED

Star 5/6 Swim Kids 10

Star 7 Swim Kids 10

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

PARENTS AND TOTS (6 months to 36 months) Drop in. No registration required.

10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOL (3 – 5 years) Levels: Bobbers, Floaters, Gliders, Divers, Surfers & Dippers

4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

LEARN TO SWIM / STARS (6 – 12 years) Levels: Otter, Seal, Dolphin & Swimmer / Star 1-4

4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.

4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

STAR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (6 – 12 years) Levels: Star 5-7

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.

LESSONS FOR ADULTS (16+ years) Drop in. No registration required.

11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

PARENTS AND TOTS Intheseclassesyouandyourchildlearntoswimthroughfunwaterplay

together. Our instructors will orient your child to the water, provide

opportunities to explore buoyancy, movement and build confidence in a safe

environment.

PRESCHOOL (3 – 5 years) As your child progresses through the preschool levels they will go from kicking

their feet at the edge of the pool to swimming 25 metres on their front and back.

YMCA LEARN TO SWIM Your beginner level swimmer will learn foundational

swimming skills that will be applied throughout their future aquatics activities.

They will improve their body awareness and motor skills as they submerge, kick,

roll and jump in the water. They will be competent swimmers on their front and

back when they complete Swimmer.

YMCA STARS Your continuing swimmer will learn elementary backstroke, breaststroke,

side stroke and increase their swimming distance to 350 metres by the

end of Star 4. The optional items give your child opportunities to explore

competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo and aquafit.

YMCA STAR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMYour competent and confident swimmer will build on their strong aquatic

skills to learn to safely help others who are in trouble in the water, basic first

aid skills, and to improve their physical fitness. Each level has a component

of learning how to teach others, and optional items include advanced swim

skills, competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo and

aquafit.

Schedule:

Doesyourchildwanttobealifeguardorswiminstructor?TheYMCA Star Leadership Program incorporates the Lifesaving Society’s Canadian Swim Patrol Program for young lifesavers to nurture their skills and build their potential.

TobecomeaLifeguardorYMCASwimInstructor,allstudentsmust take these courses:

Bronze Star and/or Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Standard First Aid

+ prospective Lifeguards must take: National Lifeguard Service

+ prospective YMCA Swim Instructors must take: YMCA Swim Instructor course

For more information on courses, dates and fees, please contact Membership Services.

Online Report Cards

Your child’s swim progress card is now available online. Finding out about your child’s swim lesson

progress is easier than ever. Our online system is a permanent record for you and your child. Progress

Reportswillbeupdatedevery4to6weeks.

How to access Progress Reports Online:

•Gotowww.ymcaswimcards.ca

Private Swim LessonsPrivate lessons are available for anyone at any swim level who would like to reap the benefits of personalized one-on-one instruction.

Semi-Private Swim LessonsWe also offer semi-private swimming lessons where two or more people share an instructor.

Please contact Membership Services. Additional fees apply.

Registration By phone: 604-689-9622

In person: at the Membership Services desk

To learn more about YMCA swim lesson levels, visit www.RobertLeeYMCA.ca

YMCA Access ProgramFinancial assistance through the YMCA Access Program is available for individuals or families who face financial barriers to joining our programs and services. Contact the Membership Services desk for details.

Aquatic Leadership

Robert Lee YMCA955 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 1Y2

Tel. 604-689-9622

Fax. 604-699-9622

www.RobertLeeYMCA.ca

Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.